Abstract: A desktop includes a first portion, a second portion, and a linkage assembly attached to the first and second portions. The first desktop portion has a first, substantially planar, upper surface, and an edge. The second desktop portion has a second, substantially planar, upper surface, a proximal edge, and a distal edge. The linkage assembly is configured such that the second desktop portion is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. At the first configuration, the second desktop portion is substantially coplanar with the first desktop portion, and the proximal edge of the second desktop portion is adjacent the edge of the first desktop portion. At the second configuration, the proximal edge of the second desktop portion is beneath the edge of the first desktop portion, and the second desktop portion is not coplanar with the first desktop portion and is not parallel to the first desktop portion.

Abstract: A mobile workstation includes a body that defines an open interior. A lid is movably connected to the body. The lid is movable between an open position and a closed position. A bracket is secured to the body and at least partially disposed within the open interior. The bracket is movable with respect to the body such that the bracket moves from a storage configuration when the bracket is positioned within the open interior and an active configuration in which at least a portion of the bracket extends outwardly from the open interior when the lid is in the opened position. A graphical display is configured to be removably coupled to the front face of the bracket. The bracket is configured to removably receive the graphical display. The graphical display moves in conjunction with the bracket between the storage configuration and the active configuration.

Abstract: A power cord management system for managing flexible electrical power cords associated with hair or bathroom handheld appliances includes a power cord storage body. A pair of spaced apart cord wrapping elements are coupled to the power storage body about which the flexible electrical power cord may be wrapped for storage. At least one of the cord wrapping elements is movable between a storage and release position. The cord wrapping elements are configured to retain the wrapped power cord upon the power cord storage body when the at least one of the cord wrapping elements is in the storage position and wherein the wrapped power cord may be removed from the power cord storage body without unwrapping the wrapped power cord when the at least one of the cord wrapping elements is moved to the release position.

Abstract: A pop-up enclosure system (30) for electronic equipment, includes a receptacle (31) adapted for mounting in a work-surface (15) and containing one or more electrical outlets (32) for connection of equipment thereto, and a bezel (33) supported by the receptacle and adapted for countersinking in said work-surface. A top plate (34) is dimensioned for closing an opening defined by the bezel, and a hinge (35) is mounted at an edge of the top plate and the bezel for hingedly attaching the top plate to the bezel so as to allow rotation of the top plate from a closed position to a fully open position wherein the edge of the top plate abuts an upper surface of the bezel. A releasable resilient opening force (37) is fixed to the receptacle and articulated to the top plate for opening the top plate.

Abstract: An appliance holder system for electrical handheld appliances of the type having a flexible electrical power cord attached thereto is provided. The appliance holder system includes an appliance holder assembly having at least one receptacle for receiving and storing at least one electrical handheld appliance having a flexible electrical power cord attached thereto. A power cord storage assembly of the system has a pair of spaced apart cord wrapping elements about which the flexible electrical power cord may be wrapped for storage. At least one of the cord wrapping elements is movable between a storage and release position.

Abstract: A mobile technology cabinet includes a compartment having a work platform mounted for rotational motion between a substantially vertical storage position and a deployed position. A monitor support is operatively connected to the work platform such that movement of the work platform between the storage position and the deployed position causes the monitor support to rise from a storage position to a deployed position. The work platform may be rotated relative to the cabinet to simultaneously deploy the work surface and to raise the monitor. A base supports the cabinet for movement on wheels. A frame extends from the base and supports a cabinet such that the cabinet is movable between a raised position and a lowered position.

Abstract: An interactive switch system for a stowage compartment system for a mobile platform (for example, commercial aircraft) is provided. The switch system is mounted to a moveable structure, such as an overhead stowage bin, and is responsive to a local input from a user, as well as to a remote input from an external control/monitoring panel. The switch system has at least one indicator surface responsive to the local input and the remote input to display indicator data. The indicator surface has a portion that forms at least one user input device for enabling the local input. The switch system further comprises a control system disposed behind the indicator surface. The control system is responsive to the local input and the remote input to transmit the indicator data to the indicator surface.

Abstract: A cabinet has an accessory, such as a flat panel television screen, mounted to the inner surface of the top panel. The top panel is pivotally mounted to the body of the cabinet. A lifting mechanism attached between the top panel and another part of the cabinet entirely lifts the top panel or provides assistance to open the top panel.

Abstract: A table for hiding a display comprises a supporter; an openable table plate having a table supporting surface and a table bottom surface, the table plate being connected to the supporter by using pivotal units so that the table plate is openable and closeable with respect to the supporter; two supporting arms each having one end connected to a first joint which is further connected to the table bottom surface through linking bars; two extending arms; one upper end of each extending arm being connected to another end of a respective one of the supporting arms through a second joint and a lower end of each extending arm being connected to a third joint; and a carrying arm being pivoted to an upper end of each supporting arm; and the carrying arm being connected to a display.

Abstract: A display drive mechanism for vehicle slidingly moves a display assembly between a stored position and a projected position by the drive force of a motor. The display drive mechanism comprises a rotating body which is rotationally driven by the motor. A projecting portion for example projects from the rotating body at a position eccentric to its axis of rotation. A long slot in the display assembly is engaged with the projecting portion. The display assembly is driven to and fro in both directions between the stored position and the projected position, as the rotating body rotates.

Abstract: A display lifting device which is mounted within a ceiling plenum and is arranged for concealing a support framework, lifting arm and display within the ceiling area. A support arm for the display is pivotally mounted within the framework and is biased in the downward position and supported by a cable mounted on a cable drum drivingly connected to a reversible motor. The support arm comprises at least two telescoping sections with the cable connected to the end of the inner lower most section so that as the cable is extended the arm pivots downward with the telescoping sections extending through gravity to their fullest extent. In this way, the display can extend a considerable distance from the ceiling for viewing by the audience while in the retracted position a very small opening and space within the plenum is required for concealment. Mechanical stops and limit switches are provided at both extremes of the movement of the display and support arm to restrict the angular movement of the arm.

Abstract: A cabinet for hand-held hair salon utensils having spaced side walls, a top panel mounted for movement about a horizontal axis adjacent a rear end of the top panel between a lower closed position and a raised open position, and a front panel mounted for movement about a horizontal axis adjacent a lower end of the front panel. A utensil support panel is mounted on the top panel with a forward end of the utensil support panel spaced below the top panel and a linkage is arranged to move the upper end of the front panel forwardly to an open position in response to movement of the top panel to the raised position. The utensil support panel has a plurality of openings for receiving ends of hair salon utensils with the utensil handles above the support panel.

Abstract: A security box assembly has a body portion and a cover portion. The cover portion has a top wall with hook and loop type fastener sheets for adhering the box to the undersurface of a table or counter, and has depending walls defining a downwardly open hollow interior. The body portion has a bottom wall with upstanding walls defining an upwardly open hollow interior. The body portion is moveable to and from a closed, locked position against the underside of the cover portion, in which portion the upwardly and downwardly facing openings are in registration. A parallelogram linkage system consisting of pairs of parallel pivoted links on each side of the assembly connect the side walls of the body portion with side walls of the cover portion thereby enabling the body portion to move downwardly and forwardly from the closed, locked position to an open position providing ready access to the interior of the body portion.

Abstract: A concealed keyboard support tray in combination with a work surface wherein a desk pad on the work surface is movable from a position overlying the keyboard support tray to a position rearward of the keyboard support tray to form a work-supporting easel while the keyboard support tray pops up from beneath the work surface to work surface level to provide access to a keyboard situated on the keyboard tray.

Abstract: A piece of computer furniture is provided and consists of foldable and hingable components which when closed is used as a flat top table and when open will present computer equipment in their proper positions to be used.

Abstract: Interactive training apparatus is provided as a self-contained, mobile unit. The interactive training apparatus includes a program control unit and audio and video program transducing units responsive to respective program records. The program control unit includes a computer and a control program record. The various program records define a lesson of a training program and include program control information and audio and video program information. The apparatus includes a fold-out keyboard for limited access by an instructor-operator to organize or enroll the various learner-operators for the lesson. A video display monitor is provided on a movable shelf at the top of the cabinet. The learner-operator interfaces with the interactive training apparatus as to entry of information via a light pen device that provides visual display frame information to the central control unit.

Abstract: A composite electronic apparatus containing two different electronic devices in a single housing wherein the principal functional parts of the two electronic devices are respectively arranged on two adjacent surfaces of the housing. The housing is rotatable thereby causing the two adjacent surfaces having the principal functional parts arranged thereon to face a forward direction, respectively, in accordance with the different operating conditions of the composite electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A swivel joint for a lid for the detachable application of the lid to a cabinet, having a lever mechanism which is under spring biasing, the lever mechanism permitting a weight-balanced raising of the lid and, upon raising, pulling the pivot pin of the joint in positive fashion forward so that the rear upper edge of the lid does not extend beyond the cabinet, as seen in the perpendicular direction.

Abstract: A sewing machine cabinet in which a sewing machine 43 can be placed in operable position, and the cabinet has as work table 17 movable between an upper position level with the bed of the machine and a lower position giving free access to the cylinder bed 44 of the machine. Support arms 54, 56, 62, 63 on the sides of the cabinet support brackets 48, 49 that carry the work table 17 in a path that moves vertically between the upper and lower positions without moving transversely to one side. Leaves 23, 24 can be attached to the ends of the work table 17 to move up and downward so as always to be at the same level as the work table to provide extra space for the work at the most convenient level. The work table 17 can be moved up and down by a hand lever 92 or foot lever 31 with a latch 37 to engage the lever to hold the work table in its upper position.

Abstract: An adjustable circuit card support structure having a base support member having a hook flange for supporting the base support member on a cross bar member between circuit card sections of an electronic cabinet. A shelf is secured to the base support member with four link members. An adjustable support arm is pivotably supported on the base support member. A pair of lever members on the adjustable support arm have a center boss shaft pivotably supported between them. A rod member is threaded into the center boss to rotate the support arm around the pivotable support on the base member to raise and lower the shelf member. Two thumb screws permit leveling the base support member. An adjustable extension is provided on the shelf.

Abstract: A console for a sewing machine comprises a supporting base which includes a rear wall with respective opposite sidewalls and a front wall hinged to one side wall which is openable and is provided with a cover at right angles to the upper edge thereof so that it forms in an open position a fabric support table. A carrier, including a plate portion which has a top surface for supporting the sewing machine and a back support is connected to the rear wall of the supporting base. The back support includes the lower part engaged with the supporting base and an upper part which is hinged to the lower part which is connected to the carrier to support the carrier in an operative position above the supporting base. In addition, a stirrup has a central portion pivotally connected to the carrier plate and a lower portion which is guided in slots in each side wall. The carrier in the upper position of the slot supports the carrier plate with the sewing machine in an operative position.

Abstract: A sewing machine cabinet is provided with a cradle which may be latched in a horizontal position, a mounting platform for a sewing machine, linkage means upon which the platform is suspended from the cradle in a lowered working position, and a manually operable lever for operating the linkage means to move the platform between the lowered working position and a raised working position.

Abstract: As article-carrying case and an article-supporting and hinge unit therefor in which the article-carrying case includes a body and a closure member or top horizontally connected thereto. An article or apparatus, such as a CB (Citizen's Band) radio unit, recording device, dictating unit, or the like, is mounted on and is attached to a supporting base plate of the article-supporting and hinge construction which includes an attaching hinge section which is attached to the inner surface of one side wall of the body of the article-carrying case. The hinge unit includes an article-supporting section and an intermediate hinge section between the attaching hinge section and the article-supporting section which enables the article-supporting section and an article mounted thereon to be enclosed within the body of the article-carrying case when not in use or to be withdrawn from the body of the article-carrying case unit and rested on the top of the closed cover of the article-carrying case when in use.

Abstract: A mechanism for mounting a free arm sewing machine in a work cabinet such that the machine is selectively supported in an upper work position wherein the free arm is positioned above the work surface of the cabinet, a lower work position wherein the free arm is substantially flush with the cabinet work surface, and a storage position wherein the machine is disposed completely beneath the work surface in a space efficient manner. The assembly comprises a base or platform to which the machine is mounted, a rear pivot arm rotatably secured to the platform and to the cabinet, a front pivot arm also pivotally secured to the platform and to the cabinet, and a pair of stops mounted to the cabinet and positioned within the vertical planes of rotation of the front pivot arms so that the front pivot arm and platform are supported against gravity in the lower use position. The stops include cam surfaces which enable the sides of the front pivot arm to ride over them when the machine is raised from the storage position.